The Commanders have come back down to Earth since their hot start to the season, going 3-3 in their last 6 games with those victories coming against the lowly Giants and Panthers as well as a last-second Hail Mary against the Bears. Public perception is at a low with the Cowboys right now and they look good in a buy-low spot, with their defense likely to improve since the return of Micah Persons.

The Lions’ offense has been virtually unstoppable this season, scoring 52 points last week against the Jaguars and having reached the 42-point mark 4 times this season. They should have little issue running up the score against the Colts, who just shipped 27 points to a hapless Jets team and still has question marks around quarterback Anthony Richardson.

The Chiefs’ defense has been one of the best in the NFL this season, particularly against the run, and they should have no problems stopping the Panthers, whose passing game has been virtually non-existent and will likely hope running back Chuba Hubbard can cause some damage as a result. However, given KC’s sturdiness and Carolina’s league-worst defense, Patrick Mahomes should have no trouble leading the Chiefs to a comfortable win.

The Vikings have made hard work of it against weak teams recently, stumbling past both the lowly Jaguars and Titans, and there’s a chance they could be pushed to the limit against a Bears team that looked a lot better last week since firing offensive coordinator Shane Waldron, almost beating the high-flying Packers. Chicago should be able to push Minnesota close at home.

The Dolphins are now 4-6 after winning their last 2 games and will be fully focused on remaining in the playoff picture since the return of QB Tua Tagovailoa. While the Patriots have been better than many expected this season, they have still struggled mightily on offense and could find it tough to hang with a Miami team that has won its last 2 games by a combined 24 points.

The Giants have switched to Tommy DeVito at quarterback and that is unlikely to give New York a boost, given DeVito struggled under center last season and now comes up against a resilient Todd Bowles-led Bucs defense. Tampa Bay should be boosted by the return of star receiver Mike Evans and the Buccaneers have the firepower to win this one by at least a touchdown.

CJ Stroud and the Texans returned to winning ways last Monday thanks to an inspired performance from running back Joe Mixon, who registered 100+ rushing yards for the 4th time in 5 games while also scoring 3 touchdowns. The Titans have failed to top 20 points in any of their last 6 games and likely won’t have the offensive ability to keep up with Houston in this one.

Bo Nix has been red hot for the Broncos lately and should lead them to a smooth win over the Raiders. Las Vegas has lost 5 straight games by 19, 5, 7, 17 and 15 points with its defense in total disarray, allowing 34, 41, 27, 20, 32 and 34 points in each of its last 6 games. Expect a strong performance for Denver and for them to register a comfortable victory over their division rival.

The Seahawks have won 5 straight games against the Cardinals and look primed to get the upper hand once more. The Cardinals went into the bye in red-hot form, but sometimes the week off can spoil the momentum, and the Seahawks certainly have that on their side after last week’s win over the Niners.

Two teams in a similar situation, with neither offence fulfilling its potential as yet, but the Packers are the healthier team and have the weapons to give the Niners D serious problems, especially if Nick Bosa can’t go. Take Jordan Love to have a big outing and guide Green Bay to 8-3.

The Eagles have been in red-hot form and come into this off extra rest, but the Rams need this one more and have the offensive weapons to present Philly with problems. Since being traded to the Rams in 2021, Stafford is 15-3 (playoffs included) from Week 12 onwards.

The Ravens are on a 3-game win streak at the Chargers and also 7-3 in their last 10 games on the road.  The Chargers won’t be an easy out, but this is a prime bounce back spot for Lamar and Co. under the bright lights on Monday Night Football as they bid to wrestle back the AFC North.

The Commanders have come back down to Earth since their hot start to the season, going 3-3 in their last 6 games with those victories coming against the lowly Giants and Panthers as well as a last-second Hail Mary against the Bears. Public perception is at a low with the Cowboys right now and they look good in a buy-low spot, with their defense likely to improve since the return of Micah Persons.

The Chiefs’ defense has been one of the best in the NFL this season, particularly against the run, and they should have no problems stopping the Panthers, whose passing game has been virtually non-existent and will likely hope running back Chuba Hubbard can cause some damage as a result. However, given KC’s sturdiness and Carolina’s league-worst defense, Patrick Mahomes should have no trouble leading the Chiefs to a comfortable win.

The Vikings have made hard work of it against weak teams recently, stumbling past both the lowly Jaguars and Titans, and there’s a chance they could be pushed to the limit against a Bears team that looked a lot better last week since firing offensive coordinator Shane Waldron, almost beating the high-flying Packers. Chicago should be able to push Minnesota close at home.

The Dolphins are now 4-6 after winning their last 2 games and will be fully focused on remaining in the playoff picture since the return of QB Tua Tagovailoa. While the Patriots have been better than many expected this season, they have still struggled mightily on offense and could find it tough to hang with a Miami team that has won its last 2 games by a combined 24 points.

The Giants have switched to Tommy DeVito at quarterback and that is unlikely to give New York a boost, given DeVito struggled under center last season and now comes up against a resilient Todd Bowles-led Bucs defense. Tampa Bay should be boosted by the return of star receiver Mike Evans and the Buccaneers have the firepower to win this one by at least a touchdown.

CJ Stroud and the Texans returned to winning ways last Monday thanks to an inspired performance from running back Joe Mixon, who registered 100+ rushing yards for the 4th time in 5 games while also scoring 3 touchdowns. The Titans have failed to top 20 points in any of their last 6 games and likely won’t have the offensive ability to keep up with Houston in this one.

Bo Nix has been red hot for the Broncos lately and should lead them to a smooth win over the Raiders. Las Vegas has lost 5 straight games by 19, 5, 7, 17 and 15 points with its defense in total disarray, allowing 34, 41, 27, 20, 32 and 34 points in each of its last 6 games. Expect a strong performance for Denver and for them to register a comfortable victory over their division rival.

The Eagles have been in red-hot form and come into this off extra rest, but the Rams need this one more and have the offensive weapons to present Philly with problems. Since being traded to the Rams in 2021, Stafford is 15-3 (playoffs included) from Week 12 onwards.

Bo Nix has been red hot for the Broncos lately and should lead them to a smooth win over the Raiders. Las Vegas has lost 5 straight games by 19, 5, 7, 17 and 15 points with its defense in total disarray, allowing 34, 41, 27, 20, 32 and 34 points in each of its last 6 games. Expect a strong performance for Denver and for them to register a comfortable victory over their division rival.

The Seahawks have won 5 straight games against the Cardinals and look primed to get the upper hand once more. The Cardinals went into the bye in red-hot form, but sometimes the week off can spoil the momentum, and the Seahawks certainly have that on their side after last week’s win over the Niners.

Two teams in a similar situation, with neither offence fulfilling its potential as yet, but the Packers are the healthier team and have the weapons to give the Niners D serious problems, especially if Nick Bosa can’t go. Take Jordan Love to have a big outing and guide Green Bay to 8-3.

The Eagles have been in red-hot form and come into this off extra rest, but the Rams need this one more and have the offensive weapons to present Philly with problems. Since being traded to the Rams in 2021, Stafford is 15-3 (playoffs included) from Week 12 onwards.

The Seahawks have won 5 straight games against the Cardinals and look primed to get the upper hand once more. The Cardinals went into the bye in red-hot form, but sometimes the week off can spoil the momentum, and the Seahawks certainly have that on their side after last week’s win over the Niners.

Two teams in a similar situation, with neither offence fulfilling its potential as yet, but the Packers are the healthier team and have the weapons to give the Niners D serious problems, especially if Nick Bosa can’t go. Take Jordan Love to have a big outing and guide Green Bay to 8-3.

The Eagles have been in red-hot form and come into this off extra rest, but the Rams need this one more and have the offensive weapons to present Philly with problems. Since being traded to the Rams in 2021, Stafford is 15-3 (playoffs included) from Week 12 onwards.

The Ravens are on a 3-game win streak at the Chargers and also 7-3 in their last 10 games on the road.  The Chargers won’t be an easy out, but this is a prime bounce back spot for Lamar and Co. under the bright lights on Monday Night Football as they bid to wrestle back the AFC North.